Aadu 3 OTT Release has been officially confirmed for May 1, 2026, on ZEE5, following the film's remarkable theatrical success. The Malayalam fantasy action-comedy, which dominated box offices with a worldwide gross collection exceeding ₹120 crore, will stream in five languages: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Written and directed by Midhun Manuel Thomas, the third instalment features Jayasurya as the beloved character Shaji Pappan. The film achieved extraordinary commercial success, becoming the first Malayalam film of 2026 to cross the ₹50 crore milestone at the Indian box office.
Within its opening weekend, Aadu 3 collected ₹82.50 crore globally, securing the position as the second-highest opening weekend for a Malayalam film. The production, which had an estimated budget of ₹20 crore, delivered a remarkable return on investment of 151 percent.
The narrative follows Shaji Pappan and his gang across three distinct timelines-1790, present day, and 2370. Their quest for a mysterious substance called Star Dust creates comedic chaos as they encounter enemies from different eras. The ensemble cast includes Vijay Babu, Sunny Wayne, Saiju Kurup, Vinayakan, and Dharmajan Bolgatty.
Subscribers to ZEE5 can access the Aadu 3 OTT release starting May 1, marking a significant addition to the platform's Malayalam content library. The film's theatrical release on March 19, 2026, received positive audience response, earning an IMDb rating of 6.8/10.